Ralf Rangnick aims to lead Austria to first European Championship quarter-finals in history. Ralf Rangnick is hoping to lead Austria to their first European Championship quarter-final. Before facing Turkey in the last 16 of Football Euro 2024 on Tuesday.
‘It means something that (Austria) has never done before (reaching the quarter-finals). Not many people thought we would get through the group stage. Let alone finish top of the toughest group. It’s no accident that we’re in the round of 16.’UFABET
‘Now we are in Leipzig, where I have worked for eight years and where many of my players have played and are still playing. We are excited and hope that in addition to the Austrian fans. There may be Leipzig fans as well.’ said the 66-year-old coach.
Rangnick also spoke about dealing with the increased expectations, saying: ‘Everyone is on the ground, nobody in the camp thinks we have achieved it yet. The Euros started correctly for us (in this game). It is important to start again because now we are in knockout mode. We have to be in that mode and savour it from the first minute. ‘
‘We are a team that is strong on the ball and brings passion to the game. And We have to be ready for both. We have to bring the energy that makes us different to the table. We need a hot heart but a cool head.’
Asked how far Austria could go at Euro 2024, Rangnick replied: ‘There is no way to make it deep into the tournament. We have to take it game by game. What we expect from ourselves is a strong performance. Focusing on our strengths and then we will see how far this journey can go.’